HKTDC moves to the web to help businesses

MICE News
Thursday, 26 March 2020
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is offering a number of new platforms and special packages as well as a new guided SME support program to combat the loss of live exhibition shows as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The HKTDC will launch a month-long Spring Virtual Expo 01 April, providing Hong Kong businesses with a new channel to maintain and establish contact with global buyers, and capture orders during the traditional peak sourcing season.
HKTDC executive director Margaret Fong said: "To help enterprises over the Covid-19 pandemic, we are launching a series of digital initiatives, including webinars and virtual exhibitions. We are also offering online-to-offline (O2O) promotion packages for companies to participate in our physical exhibitions and conduct promotions through our online platform, offering a double opportunity to expand their customer base and capture orders. 
 
“In addition, to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), we are launching 'T-box' - which stands for Transformation Sandbox. This is a free SME support program providing advisory service, networking, capacity-building and practical opportunities.”
 
The digital exhibition will give Hong Kong businesses a new channel to maintain and establish contact with global buyers, and capture orders during the traditional peak sourcing season. 
 
In addition to existing users of its web site,  the Spring Virtual Expo aims to attract other active online buyers. The HKTDC will promote the Spring Virtual Expo and organise online buying missions through its 50 offices world wide, including those in Mainland China. The HKTDC will also invite buyers from all over the world to participate, including VIP buyers and those who have participated in HKTDC fairs.

HKTDC moves to the web to help businesses

MICE News
Thursday, 26 March 2020
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is offering a number of new platforms and special packages as well as a new guided SME support program to combat the loss of live exhibition shows as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The HKTDC will launch a month-long Spring Virtual Expo 01 April, providing Hong Kong businesses with a new channel to maintain and establish contact with global buyers, and capture orders during the traditional peak sourcing season.
HKTDC executive director Margaret Fong said: "To help enterprises over the Covid-19 pandemic, we are launching a series of digital initiatives, including webinars and virtual exhibitions. We are also offering online-to-offline (O2O) promotion packages for companies to participate in our physical exhibitions and conduct promotions through our online platform, offering a double opportunity to expand their customer base and capture orders. 
 
“In addition, to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), we are launching 'T-box' - which stands for Transformation Sandbox. This is a free SME support program providing advisory service, networking, capacity-building and practical opportunities.”
 
The digital exhibition will give Hong Kong businesses a new channel to maintain and establish contact with global buyers, and capture orders during the traditional peak sourcing season. 
 
In addition to existing users of its web site,  the Spring Virtual Expo aims to attract other active online buyers. The HKTDC will promote the Spring Virtual Expo and organise online buying missions through its 50 offices world wide, including those in Mainland China. The HKTDC will also invite buyers from all over the world to participate, including VIP buyers and those who have participated in HKTDC fairs.